tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113531471647083299.comments2024-01-08T22:23:53.566-05:00NourishMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10106720865034468249noreply@blogger.comBlogger2347125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113531471647083299.post-91839853112253291252015-03-22T09:23:18.962-04:002015-03-22T09:23:18.962-04:00Thanks so much for your lovely comment, Muffie! I...Thanks so much for your lovely comment, Muffie! I am so grateful for your kind words and for your faithful friendship. I pray that you continue to resist sliding into that black hole.<br /><br />I work very hard at trying to be happy, but I will be honest, it is work. The biggest obstacle to happiness for me is being disconnected from two of my children. The pain of missing them is literally almost unbearable at times. I can face losing my home, being tortured by MS and dealing with terminal cancer, but not having them in my life? Not a day goes by that I don't end up sobbing from the sheer overwhelming grief of it. It is the worst thing that has ever happened to me, the greatest loss, and it is a constant struggle to keep my head up. Trying to face those other challenges is almost impossible without them, I love and miss them so much. Parts of me are missing without them.<br />Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10106720865034468249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113531471647083299.post-48124954023637462782015-03-21T11:30:11.353-04:002015-03-21T11:30:11.353-04:00Thank you for this beautiful post. I, too, choose ...Thank you for this beautiful post. I, too, choose to be happy. It's too easy to slide into the black hole of sadness, and I must remind myself daily that happy is a much better residence. Connecting with others, and finding joy in their presence, keeps me going. Without my family and friends, I'd be a miserable cuss! <br />BTW -- the two songs[I like singing the latter,] are among my favorites.<br />Be well, and stay happy.Muffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04542678482763101104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113531471647083299.post-14936400630777741102015-03-06T23:27:28.962-05:002015-03-06T23:27:28.962-05:00Debbie, it is always so good to hear from you! xo...Debbie, it is always so good to hear from you! xoxoMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10106720865034468249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113531471647083299.post-67350303416873130862015-03-06T23:24:51.266-05:002015-03-06T23:24:51.266-05:00Barbara, what a great idea! Your friends are luck...Barbara, what a great idea! Your friends are lucky to have you. Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10106720865034468249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113531471647083299.post-39967242042989218822015-02-23T12:00:28.050-05:002015-02-23T12:00:28.050-05:00My New Year's resolution this year is calling ...My New Year's resolution this year is calling one person a week who meant something to me and telling them that. It's amazing how good it makes me feel afterwards.Barbara By The Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14268628470059302104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113531471647083299.post-8610400122757534052015-02-23T11:41:21.496-05:002015-02-23T11:41:21.496-05:00Thanks to J.K.! His parents clearly did something...Thanks to J.K.! His parents clearly did something right. :)Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10106720865034468249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113531471647083299.post-44955989685501639052015-02-23T11:22:37.467-05:002015-02-23T11:22:37.467-05:00Good advice, Marie!Good advice, Marie!Muffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04542678482763101104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113531471647083299.post-48034220756260488862015-02-23T09:08:04.940-05:002015-02-23T09:08:04.940-05:00Melissa, thank you so much for your kind words and...Melissa, thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement. <br /><br />Even though I have my wobbly moments, I truly feel God's loving presence and it is making all the difference. I am blessed in many ways. :)Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10106720865034468249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113531471647083299.post-20599061906768511902015-02-19T10:53:50.859-05:002015-02-19T10:53:50.859-05:00oohhhh marie, fun little tidbits that have your na...oohhhh marie, fun little tidbits that have your name written all over them!! you are fun and brilliant, i don't get all the hubbub about downton abby. i watched it twice, i wanted to love it, but i just didn't!!<br /><br />i recently rid my computer of a virus. well not me, my russian computer geniuses in point pleasant, they did it. i got it from an adobe look-a-like update. they were very familiar with it!!!<br /><br />thank goodness for those boys!!!! Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16823369215793154260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113531471647083299.post-80824808290867922382015-02-18T19:52:57.884-05:002015-02-18T19:52:57.884-05:00You are amazing. Stay strong. I wish you had someo...You are amazing. Stay strong. I wish you had someone to hold you and listen to your heart when you are frightened, but trust me, it doesn't make things easier. It adds worry and guilt and sorrow. I know that is no consolation. Yet, you have the love of God which will sustain you. He loves you with an everlasting love. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470798750463157045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113531471647083299.post-83385370128582451682015-02-18T16:26:40.719-05:002015-02-18T16:26:40.719-05:00Thanks Anne! I love when people tell me that, it ...Thanks Anne! I love when people tell me that, it is so affirming! And I have always admired the classic and elegant simplicity of your home, which also reflected your personality. :)<br /><br />Muffie, by no means are you 'crazy'! Who wouldn't enjoy such escapist fare! And who would I be to begrudge or criticize you?!? I do love Foyle's War, though. One raise of Michael Kitchen's eyebrow speaks such volumes! Great plots, great acting, irresistible!<br /><br />No moves planned yet, however there is a limit to how long you can get away without paying your mortgage. Since my monthly income is now roughly the amount of my monthly mortgage, and approximately one fifth of my previous income, something has to give.<br /><br />I am exploring any number of programs and possibilities, but the greatest reality is that I will be moving to low income subsidized housing before too long. :( Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10106720865034468249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113531471647083299.post-31202122386832421212015-02-18T11:43:05.664-05:002015-02-18T11:43:05.664-05:00I guess I'm one of those crazies who follows t...I guess I'm one of those crazies who follows the dog's butt -- I love Downton Abbey. I tried not to make my home 'girly,' but I know it was. Where will you move? I'm dreading it, but I know we'll be doing the same soon.Muffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04542678482763101104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113531471647083299.post-86847310090133513572015-02-18T10:23:17.238-05:002015-02-18T10:23:17.238-05:00I love your random observations. Your home has al...I love your random observations. Your home has always been very feminine, very cozy, very much a reflection of you. Can you share more about your possible move? Not the Big One, I hope!Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113531471647083299.post-11055984892640576272015-02-18T04:50:09.877-05:002015-02-18T04:50:09.877-05:00My dear, faithful friends, I do not know how I mis...My dear, faithful friends, I do not know how I missed responding to your loving and supportive comments! Thank you for your relentless encouragement.<br /><br />I have become so horribly self-involved in my illness. It is a flaw I despise in myself, it is the antithesis of the person I need and want to be. I am determined to turn that around. You are my inspiration. Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10106720865034468249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113531471647083299.post-34538631825965057162015-01-26T10:40:13.604-05:002015-01-26T10:40:13.604-05:00Thank you so much, MJ. I am so grateful for the s...Thank you so much, MJ. I am so grateful for the support of everyone around me. All of you who are praying for me and thinking of me make such a difference! I hold all of you in prayer as well. And I believe that exchange of caring is God at work.<br /><br /><br />I am feeling better emotionally, and physically as well. I am hanging on to my favorite affirmation: I know I am held in the hands of God and I am perfectly, utterly safe.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10106720865034468249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113531471647083299.post-71330260175915252972015-01-25T20:01:10.087-05:002015-01-25T20:01:10.087-05:00I'm praying for comfort and support for you Ma...I'm praying for comfort and support for you Marie. MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07048928176412589862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113531471647083299.post-81626679114982394162014-12-25T12:30:13.314-05:002014-12-25T12:30:13.314-05:00Faith is sometimes what we work out in the margins...Faith is sometimes what we work out in the margins of the human experience full lived. My best to you in this Christmas.Judyhttp://www.lapazconvos.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113531471647083299.post-64653662454411018882014-12-25T10:29:36.564-05:002014-12-25T10:29:36.564-05:00My dear Marie. God is with you, faith wavers, but...My dear Marie. God is with you, faith wavers, but HE is always there.<br /><br />Peace to you my friend.<br /><br />Debedebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10231179726390266911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113531471647083299.post-62798030249123020042014-11-27T20:40:42.028-05:002014-11-27T20:40:42.028-05:00Oh, how I give thanks for you being part of my lif...Oh, how I give thanks for you being part of my life for so many years! <br /><br />Looking forward to seeing you soon. xoxo Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10106720865034468249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113531471647083299.post-48102451653461749752014-11-27T15:45:34.529-05:002014-11-27T15:45:34.529-05:00This is beautiful. Happy Thanksgiving, Marie. I ...This is beautiful. Happy Thanksgiving, Marie. I hope we have a chance to share a cuppa soon.<br />Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113531471647083299.post-53597498637727229832014-11-01T12:49:46.686-04:002014-11-01T12:49:46.686-04:00Just yesterday I was thinking of you. Out on my st...Just yesterday I was thinking of you. Out on my street where the stream runs, there are areas that have a very earthy, organic smell which reminds me of all the leaves in the fountain at Sedgewick Park. Thinking of the Bronx always leads to thinking of you. Big hugs and lots of love to you, my dear friend.<br /><br />HankHank Edernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113531471647083299.post-36338409766509252652014-11-01T03:40:40.279-04:002014-11-01T03:40:40.279-04:00Marie, please keep writing, we are here and we hea...Marie, please keep writing, we are here and we hear you. I can't get out of the house anymore, so if you can, go out and then tell us all about it. Looking forward to your next post. PatriciaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113531471647083299.post-66584987088102376262014-11-01T02:44:34.404-04:002014-11-01T02:44:34.404-04:00Marie, I think of you often and wish you well, or ...Marie, I think of you often and wish you well, or as well as can be expected for as long as that may be.<br /><br />Do keep writing; it is something you do so well. Since you, like me, cannot get out of the house (except for those pesky Dr's. appt's) it really is the only way that we can connect with people -- and they with us.<br /><br />My posts have also shrivelled up this year, and also like you, I have to do something about that.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />WebsterWebsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13518858062969978457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113531471647083299.post-75781891725994854502014-10-31T16:59:41.415-04:002014-10-31T16:59:41.415-04:00Well, I find you to be inspirational! You take a h...Well, I find you to be inspirational! You take a humorous look at life, despite the troubles you encounter. I always find some words of wisdom and plenty of motivation in your posts. So, please keep them coming! As always, you're in my thoughts and prayers.Muffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04542678482763101104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113531471647083299.post-65209301303389907452014-10-02T02:35:38.586-04:002014-10-02T02:35:38.586-04:00Thank you all for your kind, lovely comments.
I c...Thank you all for your kind, lovely comments.<br /><br />I cannot tell you how much your encouragement means to me. I am really struggling to stay positive and it is support from all of you that keeps me going. I am so grateful. :)Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10106720865034468249noreply@blogger.com